Anyone else a borderline?

Are you pre op or post op?

I am pre-op. Possibly around 3 months from surgery. I was just told that in order to begin I need around $2500.. For me it might as well be a million. I want  this, now I just have to figure out how. I have a family that has to come first, but we all have decided to cut the extras to save. Right now I struggle to work due to needing a total knee replacement. I was hoping to do WLS prior to knee, but due to needing this unexpected money- now Im not sure what to do. How is your journey coming?

 I am Pre op. have final appt on 12/30 then crossing my fingers tricare comes thru - planning (hoping) to have my surgery done early mid February.